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### Introduction to Performing Advanced Scans

Advanced scans are DCC continuous-motion scans that follow a predefined path. PC-DMIS follows the predefined path regardless of the shape of the actual part. The path can be defined in several ways that are explained later.

These advanced scans use a laser scanning probe. This enables you to automatically digitize surfaces.

To perform an advanced scan:

1. Specify the necessary parameters for the DCC scan that you selected.

2. Click the Generate button. PC-DMIS generates the scan.

3. Once it finishes, click the Create button. The PC-DMIS scanning algorithm then takes control of the measurement process.

The types of advanced scans that PC-DMIS supports include:

- Linear Open Scan

- Patch Scan

- Perimeter Scan

- Freeform Scan

- Grid Scan

- Manual Laser Scan on DCC Machines

This document first covers the common functions that are available in the Scan dialog box (the dialog box that you use to perform these scans). It then describes how to perform the available advanced scans.

For information on setting your machine's scan speed, see "Setting the Machine Speed for Scanning".